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Baseball Update:
The Red Sox closed the gap to just a meager half game after blanking the Rays, 3-0. J.D. Drew was activated from the DL prior to the start of the game, but did not play for Boston. The Rays are just 1-6 in the month of September and have seen their lead shrink from 6 games to a half game in a little over a week.

The Angels steam rolled the Yankees, 12-1. The game had a minor scuffle in the sixth inning that led to Ivan Rodriguez and Torii Hunter's early exit. Both benches cleared, but the flare up could not help the anemic Yankees offense.

Even though 2008 will be a year to forget for the Bombers, co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner says manager Joe Girardi will be back in 2009.

There was no lack of offense in Detroit as the Tigers outslugged the A's, 14-8. Gary Sheffield, who had two homers on the night, hit the 250,000th homerun in major league history. Now that's a pretty cool thing to have on your resume!

Aubrey Huff celebrated the birth of his first child in a big way, going 3-for-5 in his first game back in the Orioles 14-3 pounding of the Indians. Huff hit his fourth career grand slam in the win.

The Phillies topped the Marlins, 8-6 to cut into the Mets NL East lead. Jayson Werth had a three run homer while short stop Jimmy Rollins had three hits and three steals. If the Phils had one more run it would multiples of three day.

Speaking of the Mets, they'll be in the market for a new closer for the end of 2008 and all of 2009. Billy Wagner is going to need Tommy John surgery. Paging Dr. Andrews, paging Dr. Andrews.

The Padres put an end to the Dodgers 8 game win streak with a 4-0 victory. Just a week before the Dodgers had swept San Deigo, but it seems San Diego wasn't into a repeat.

The Diamondbacks lost their fourth straight thanks to another great start by Giants ace Tim Lincecum. He struck out nine on the way to San Francisco's 6-2 win.

The Brew Crew are picking an awful time to slump. Just when it seemed like they might just win a game, their closer who's name is not Eric Gagne gave up three runs in the ninth as the Reds rallied to a 4-3 win. With the Phillies win, the Brewers are just three games up in the Wild Card.

The Astros picked up their 11th win in their last 12 games, edging the Pirates, 3-2. Pittsburgh shortstop Jack Wilson could miss the remainder of the season with a hairline fracture in his right index finger.

Whenever Chris Carpenter becomes available, he most likely will find himself coming out to pitch in the ninth and not starting the game.

Former player and manager Don Gutteridge died at his home on Sunday. He was 96.

Nascar Update:
Only 45 teams will be making the trip to Loudon this weekend. Click here to see who they are.

The Nationwide COT is receiving high marks after its first test on Monday.

News&Notes: Aaron Rodgers picked up his first win as the Packers QB. He had two touchdowns in Green Bay's 24-19 victory over the Vikings...The Broncos killed the Raiders, 41-14...Tom Brady is officially out for the season. He'll undergo surgery to repair his injured knee...The Seahawks will be without their WR Nate Burleson for the remainder of the season because of his knee injury...Kobe Bryant will have pinkie surgery...Congrats to Roger Federer who easily defeated Andy Murray to take home the US Open crown...Lance Armstrong could be back at the Tour de France in 2009. However Team Astana is denying these reports...Sad news, former UFC middleweight champ Evan Tanner's body was found in California. He was just 37 years old.

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